George (tenth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1428 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Condition | In two pieces soldered together in modern times. |
Obverse
A bird (a goose?), high on his feet, in profile moving toward the left, with the beak holding a branch or a flower. No inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Border of dots.
ΚΕ
οηθγε
οργι
Κύριε βοήθει Γεοργίου
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Γεοργίου.
Lord, help George.
Commentary
Note the genitive in the reverse invocation in the place of a dative.